As the festive season approaches, typical Washington teens hope to go to lots of holiday parties. Although they are all underage, many of them may still partake in the consumption of alcohol at these events. How can you teach your teen to be responsible during this...
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The 3 types of distracted driving that lead to accidents
By now, essentially everyone realizes that distracted driving is a recipe for disaster. Still, it remains a major problem on roadways in Issaquah and across the Evergreen State. In fact, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 30% of traffic fatalities...
Your motorcycle helmet may not be as safe as you think
Most motorcycle enthusiasts recognize that a lot can go wrong on even short trips. Not only must you plan for sudden changes in weather and riding conditions, but you also must watch for distracted, careless or aggressive drivers. According to the Washington...
A properly fitted helmet is integral to safety while biking
People are reminded all the time of the importance of wearing a helmet if they are riding their bike in Washington. What is interesting to note is that an ill-fitted helmet cannot provide nearly the protection as one that has been carefully selected to fit a person's...
Tips for preventing distracted driving among teenagers
Learning to drive is much different for today’s Washington teenagers than it was 10 or 20 years ago, because, back then, distractions such as cellphones simply did not exist. At Dean Standish Perkins & Associates, we understand that, as driving habits have...
Teaching kids to wear bike helmets
Getting around by bicycle is a common way of life for many residents of Washington, and if you are among those who prefer to get from here to there on two wheels, rather than four, you may be working to instill a similar mindset in your children. At Dean Standish...
How safe is it to travel by train?
When you need to get around Washington or the rest of the country, you have several options available to you depending on finances and your timeline, and you may decide, at least sometimes, to get to your destination by train. It may trouble you to know, however, that...
Drivers, cyclists must be vigilant at traffic signals
Even if you are a safe, responsible driver and you consistently follow the rules of the road, you still face unavoidable dangers when other motorists fail to exercise the same level of care behind the wheel. At Dean Standish Perkins & Associates, we understand...
What do you know about car crashes and spinal cord injury?
Since September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month, it seems fitting to learn a little more about this serious issue. For example, of the many ways a spinal cord injury, or SCI, can occur, you may not know that a motor vehicle crash is the most common cause....
Automated vehicle levels and safety
Most residents in Washington State have likely heard a lot of talk or read many articles about the emergence of autonomous vehicles. They may not be aware that they have even seen vehicles on the road with some levels of autonomous capability. This is due, in part, to...
